Civilian Investigator

Who We Are

The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. The municipal government (approximately 1,000+ full-time and part-time employees) delivers high‑quality safety services, recreational activities, municipal services, and a well‑maintained physical environment.

What We Do

The Beverly Hills Police Department safeguards the lives and property of city residents. The department is a leader in early response times and its dedicated officers work with the community to keep neighborhoods problem‑free. The BHPD values its reputation as an agency that earns the public's trust through efficient, impartial police service.

Who We're Looking For

The City of Beverly Hills Police Department seeks highly motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Civilian Investigator. The Civilian Investigator performs complex civilian law‑enforcement investigations of financial crimes, property crimes, and crimes against persons. The investigator provides broad investigative support for the Detective Bureau by conducting misdemeanor and certain felony investigations. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about current laws and regulations, familiar with computer systems and applications, has case‑management experience, is organized, self‑sufficient, works well as part of a team, and communicates effectively.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a journey‑level, specialized non‑sworn technical classification. Incumbents carry a full caseload and are responsible for the complete resolution of each case assigned. The role is distinguished from a Police Officer by the fact that the incumbent is not a sworn officer, does not carry a firearm, does not respond to in‑progress incidents, has minimal contact with suspects, and does not make arrests.

Detailed Job Description

For the full job description please review the class specification at

Selection Process

• Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job bulletin at the time of submission unless specified otherwise.
• When an application is being reviewed, only information included in the Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Skills sections of the application will be considered to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
• Resumes and cover letters are not reviewed or considered when screening for minimum qualifications.
• Resumes and cover letters are not accepted in lieu of a complete job application.
• Required supplemental attachments (diplomas, degrees, certifications or transcripts, etc.) must be included as part of the original application and may not be emailed separately unless explicitly stated otherwise or approved to be submitted separately.
• Applications must have clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions, if applicable.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered or reviewed.
• Application issues can be resolved by reviewing the online applicant guide or contacting NEOGOV applicant support at .
• The utilization of Artificial Intelligence during any step in the selection process will be grounds for disqualification.

The selection process may include any combination of the following:

• Review of Minimum Qualifications – All required documents must be attached to your application. Documents requested at time of application are listed below.
• Supplemental Questionnaire – Respond fully to all supplemental questions. “See resume” responses will not be accepted and will result in disqualification.
• Oral Interview(s) – The first interview is tentatively scheduled during the week of February 9th, 2026.
• Background Check – The final step requires a thorough police background investigation, including DOJ and FBI background check, education and employment history, credit, criminal and DMV review, personal statement, and reference checks.

Eligibility List

Candidates who successfully pass the selection process will earn placement on an Eligibility List. The list may be used for current and future vacancies in the classification.

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